Our Yorkshire Farm's Clive Owen defends ex-wife Amanda as he blames himself for split

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Clive Owen has spoken out to defend his ex-wife Amanda as he opened up about their split for the first time. The Our Yorkshire Farm star appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Thursday (April 13) where he told stand-in host Christine Lampard that he has a "massive part to play" in his relationship with Amanda coming to an end.

The former couple announced their split back in June 2022 after 22 years of marriage. The pair, who are parents to Raven, Reuben, Miles, Edith, Violet, Sidney, Annas, Clemmy, and Nancy, announced they would be splitting in an Instagram Story post.

The joint statement read: "Clive and I have are sad to confirm that we have made the difficult decision to separate. "This hasn't been easy, but we both believe it's the right choice for the future of our family.

Although we are no longer a couple, we continue to work on the farm and co-parent together with our number one priority the happiness and well-being of our children." READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community But despite it being months since their split was confirmed, Clive appeared on live to set the record straight amid recent speculation about their marriage and shepherdess Amanda's reported new romance. "It's a tough time for Amanda now and so I thought it was only right, I don't do social media or any of that so I sort of disappear," Clive told Christine.